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What is the main function of rivers and streams?

Source of freshwater for drinking, irrigation, and agriculture (correct)

Main cause of earthquakes

Transportation of heavy machinery

Creation of deserts

Where does erosion primarily occur in a river valley?

Lowest part of the valley (correct)

Near the tributaries

Middle section of the valley

Highest point of the valley

What are tributaries in relation to rivers and streams?

Large waterfalls

Underground reservoirs

Small channels that empty into a larger one (correct)

Man-made barriers to control water flow

What is the primary cause of floods near rivers and streams?

Overflow of water from the river or stream Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a levee in relation to a river or stream?

Area next to the channel at slightly higher elevation to prevent flooding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of fracking?

It gets oil out of areas where traditional drilling cannot Signup and view all the answers

What was the issue with fracking in May 2015 in Pennsylvania?

Water supplies were contaminated with fracking fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is a debatable aspect regarding the amount of remaining oil?

The amount of oil left is debatable Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated original resource in the ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Reserve)?

20-30 billion barrels Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the arguments in favor of drilling for oil in ANWR?

It could free the US from foreign oil Signup and view all the answers